This charming 1920 arts & crafts style bungalow welcomes you home with its comfortable farmers porch. Once inside, you'll find original gumwood trim throughout, hardwood floors, a fireplace in the living room and dining room with a built-in hutch. The fully functional kitchen awaits your decorating ideas. All 3 bedrooms are on the main level along with an updated full bath. Great for those needing single floor living! But wait, looking for more space? The lower level has add’l full bath, kitchenette, workshop along with rooms which could be used for guest bedroom, home office, den, gym...So many possibilities! The private sunny backyard has organic raised beds for gardening as well as a patio with a pergola for flowers, grapes or your favorite swing! Big ticket items completed 2012-2015 include, new gas heating, electric panel and roof. This is the perfect starter home for those looking to get into the Newton market or for older folks looking to rightsize. Shown by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,818 sq ftLot Size
$730Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeanne Marrazzo• RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Bought with Cathy Chaisson• Mass Properties Real Estate, Inc.
DO NOT LET THE EXTERIOR FOOL YOU. INTERIOR IS WELL- MAINTAINED WITH WELL PROPORTIONED ROOMS. GUMWOOD MOULDINGS AND CHINA CABINET, HARDWOOD FLOORS. BONUS IN-LAW APT. IN BASEMENT. ROOF APPROX. 5 YRS. NEEDS EXTERIOR WORK AND
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,991 (+3.8%)
$721,500
2025
$6,734 (+3.4%)
2024
$6,511 (+6.5%)
2023
$6,111 (+4.5%)
$532,300 + $68,000
$600,300
2022
$5,847 (+3.7%)
$492,900 + $62,900
$555,800
2021
$5,641 (+3.1%)
$465,000 + $59,300
$524,300
2020
$5,474 (+2.9%)
$465,000 + $59,300
$524,300
2019
$5,319 (+6.3%)
$451,500 + $57,500
$509,000
2018
$5,002 (+3.2%)
$410,300 + $52,000
$462,300
2017
$4,849 (+4.5%)
$387,100 + $49,000
$436,100
2016
$4,638 (+4.9%)
$361,800 + $45,800
$407,600
2015
$4,422 (+0.4%)
$338,100 + $42,800
$380,900
2014
$4,404 (−2.9%)
$309,500 + $53,900
$363,400
2013
$4,534 (+2.9%)
$309,500 + $85,100
$394,600
2012
$4,408 (+1.7%)
$309,500 + $85,100
$394,600
2011
$4,335 (+2.6%)
$310,300 + $87,400
$397,700
2010
$4,224 (+2.4%)
$316,600 + $89,200
$405,800
2009
$4,124
$323,100 + $91,000
$414,100
Tax history for 17 Elsworth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,991 (+3.8%)
$721,500
2025
$6,734 (+3.4%)
2024
$6,511 (+6.5%)
2023
$6,111 (+4.5%)
$532,300 + $68,000
$600,300
2022
$5,847 (+3.7%)
$492,900 + $62,900
$555,800
2021
$5,641 (+3.1%)
$465,000 + $59,300
$524,300
2020
$5,474 (+2.9%)
$465,000 + $59,300
$524,300
2019
$5,319 (+6.3%)
$451,500 + $57,500
$509,000
2018
$5,002 (+3.2%)
$410,300 + $52,000
$462,300
2017
$4,849 (+4.5%)
$387,100 + $49,000
$436,100
2016
$4,638 (+4.9%)
$361,800 + $45,800
$407,600
2015
$4,422 (+0.4%)
$338,100 + $42,800
$380,900
2014
$4,404 (−2.9%)
$309,500 + $53,900
$363,400
2013
$4,534 (+2.9%)
$309,500 + $85,100
$394,600
2012
$4,408 (+1.7%)
$309,500 + $85,100
$394,600
2011
$4,335 (+2.6%)
$310,300 + $87,400
$397,700
2010
$4,224 (+2.4%)
$316,600 + $89,200
$405,800
2009
$4,124
$323,100 + $91,000
$414,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Parmenter Rd to Elsworth
UnparsedAddress: 17 Elsworth Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1480143S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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